Yes — ordered. In 2026, Maldives ordered 2 harbour craft patrol vessels + EEZ monitoring ship, 3 units from Japan (2, financial assistance); Australia…. Status: announced in presidential address Feb 2026. Reported by edition.mv, Feb 2026. The documented package: 3 2 harbour craft patrol vessels + EEZ monitoring ship (planned) from Japan (2, financial assistance); Australia (1, aid).
| Year | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Item | 2 harbour craft patrol vessels + EEZ monitoring ship (planned) |
| Quantity | 3 |
| Supplier | Japan (2, financial assistance); Australia (1, aid) |
| Value | — |
| Status | ordered |
| Source | edition.mv, Feb 2026 |
